MERC Reports

Much of MERC’s research work is disseminated through published reports. This includes full reports on the findings of out empirical research studies, literature reviews, white papers, and research briefs.

Our most recent publications are available on our website, however, you may access all of MERC’s publications through VCU’s Scholar’s Compass.

Addressing School Bullying Since the Onset of COVID-19

March 31, 2023

This research brief explores peer reviewed literature and school board policies about addressing school bullying since the onset of COVID-19....

Teaching Writing to Middle School Students with Disabilities: A MERC Research Brief

Dec. 20, 2022

This research brief explores peer reviewed literature about effective strategies for teaching writing to middle school students with disabilities. ...

Cell Phones and Schools

Aug. 23, 2022

This research brief includes peer reviewed scholarship, policies, and news stories related to cell phones and schools....

Who Takes Dual Enrollment Classes? A Research Brief

March 31, 2022

This research brief includes peer reviewed scholarship, policies, and news stories related to cell phones and schools....

Teacher Retention Policy Coherence: An Analysis of Policies and Practices Across Federal, State, and Division Levels

Jan. 12, 2022

This report analyzes the coherence of federal, state, and division level policies guiding teacher retention in metropolitan Richmond

Will They Stay or Will They Go? Analysis of the 2019 VDOE Working Conditions Survey

Aug. 9, 2021

This report explores data from the 2019 VDOE teacher working conditions survey

The School Principal and Teacher Retention

Aug. 9, 2021

This report from the MERC Teacher Retention study explores the role of the school principal in teacher retention

Digital Equity in the Time of COVID: Student Use of Technology for Equitable Outcomes

July 21, 2021

This report explores equitable digital use and outcomes during COVID-19

Analyzing Advanced Placement (AP): Making the Nation's Most Prominent College Preparatory Program More Equitable

April 13, 2021

This report explores racial and socioeconomic equity in Advanced Placement (AP) programs

Digital Equity in the Time of COVID-19: The Access Issue

Dec. 4, 2020